Connect using MPC
This tool is used to create connection between the selected faces or between the covering and reinforced bodies using shape function based MPC.
Face to face connection
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Reinforced body connection
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Description
- The coefficients of the MPC will be calculated based on the shape
functions.
- In case of face to face connection, the MPC will be created between node to shell element and this can method can be used to connect non-matching faces.
- For reinforcement body connection, the MPC will be created between node and solid element.
- Connect using MPC tool can be used for both structural and thermal solutions .
- Choose the finer mesh face / body as the dependent face, to have better connection between faces.
Cards supported for various solvers
| Solver | Supported Cards |
|---|---|
| Nastran/OptiStruct | MPC |
| Abaqus | *Equation |